Photos: Drivers line up at Ashes-to-Go drive-thru at Tucson church
The First Christian Church hosted an Ashes-to-Go drive-thru event in the parking lot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The message of the day is to remind people that humans are imperfect and that God's grace and forgiveness is always offered. Ash Wednesday signifies the start of Lent.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
Starr Austin receives ashes on her forehead from Martha Gutierrez during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
Martha Gutierrez talks to a driver during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
Francisco Gallardo receives ashes from Martha Gutierrez during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
Lori Bryant, center, looks over a phrase as Martha Gutierrez, looks at her phone as they wait for drivers to come through the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
A sign directs drivers to the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
Ashes-to-Go at First Christian Church
Martha Gutierrez talks to a driver during the Ashes to Go drive-thru at the First Christian Church, 740 E. Speedway Blvd. on February 18, 2026.
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